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*June 6, 2025*






News, Information, and Resources for the Public





todays updates
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Free Soil Testing for Homes in the Eaton Fire Burn Area
Free Soil Testing [ [link removed] ]

The *County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health* has a soil testing program for residents *living within and downwind of the Eaton Fire burn area*.

Representative soil sampling by Public Health suggests that some homes located downwind and just outside the Eaton Fire burn area may have higher than expected lead levels in their yards.

*Soil samples from properties located within the burn scar, downwind of, and just outside, the Eaton Fire area can be submitted for testing.*

For more information and guidance, visit:_ ph.lacounty.gov/eaton-soil-testing [ [link removed] ]  [ [link removed] ]_

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CalAssist Mortgage Fund for California Disaster Survivors
CalAssist [ [link removed] ]

The *CalAssist Mortgage Fund [ [link removed] ]* is a state program that provides much-needed relief from mortgage payments for displaced families whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable by a California disaster such as the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire.

*You may eligible if your primary residence was destroyed or is uninhabitable due to a qualified disaster from 1/1/2023 through 1/8/2025, you meet program income limits, you have a mortgage or reverse mortgage, and you own a single-family home, condo or permanently affixed manufactured home (may include up to 4 units).*

If you qualify and are selected, the Fund will pay three months of mortgage payments, up to a maximum of $20,000. Funds never have to be repaid and it’s free to apply. Grants will be paid directly to your mortgage servicer. 

*The program begins taking applications on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Funds are limited and once submitted, applications will be reviewed in the order received.*

*How to Prepare to Apply:*

- Confirm the program income limit for your county

- See if your mortgage servicer is participating

- Gather your paperwork:
  - Mortgage statement
  - Bank statements
  - Utility bill
  - Homeowner insurance or FEMA claim
  - Proof of income

On or after June 12, go to www.CalAssistMortgageFund.org [ [link removed] ] and click APPLY NOW to get started.

?? Questions? Call 1-800-501-0019, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This new disaster mortgage relief program is managed by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).

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Assistance Deadline Reminders
Unemployment Assistance [ [link removed] ]

*_??_**_ Disaster Unemployment Assistance: This Tuesday, June 10, 2025_* - Los Angeles County workers, business owners, and self-employed people affected by the wildfires have until *Tuesday, June 10, 2025*, to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Click here for more information [ [link removed] ].

*_??_**_ Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) Altadena Disaster Relief Small Business Loan Program: June 30, 2025_* - Fire-impacted Altadena storefront businesses have until *Monday, June 30, 2025* to apply for loans of up to $75,000. For program guidelines and application resources, visit altadenabizrelief.lacda.org [ [link removed] ].

*_??_**_ Foreclosure Relief for Wildfire-Affected Homeowners: July 7, 2025_* - There is a foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured single-family mortgages in effect until July 7, 2025. If you need guidance exploring foreclosure prevention options, *Department of Consumer and Business Affairs* counselors are available to help. For more information, call DCBA at 800-593-8222 or visit dcba.lacounty.gov/foreclosure-prevention [ [link removed] ]. [ [link removed] ]

*_??_**_ Economic Injury Disaster Loans: October 8, 2025_* - Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations located in a declared disaster area and which have suffered substantial economic injury may be eligible for a Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Visit the SBA website for details [ [link removed] ].

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Debris Removal
Owners of Properties with Fire Debris Who Didn't Opt-In to Government Debris Removal Program Have Until June 30, 2025 to Clear Debris
Debris Removal [ [link removed] ]

*Private property owners with fire debris who have opted out of the government-sponsored debris removal program, or did not opt-in to that program, have until June 30, 2025 to complete debris removal.

* If cleanup is not completed by this date, the property may be declared a Public Nuisance. The County may take steps to remove fire ash and debris from the property; the cost of this debris removal will be charged to the property owner. If not paid, the cost may be recovered through a lien on the property.

For more information, visit this web page [ [link removed] ] or call the Debris Removal Hotline at 888-479-7328.

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For Property Owners Who Have Opted In

If you have *"opted _in_"* to the *"government"* debris removal [ [link removed] ] program, and have questions or need assistance, help is available:

?? *_recovery.lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ]_*

?? *(844) 347-3332* - Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

?? [email protected]_ | [email protected]
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Did You Know...?

If you have concerns over how private contractors are hauling debris, you can file formal complaints on The Works app [ [link removed] ] or through the Opt-Out Fire Debris Removal Permits Hotline:1-888-479-7328. The hotline is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

You can follow the County-wide debris removal progress via the *U.S. Army Corps of Engineers* Phase 2 Debris Removal Public Viewer [ [link removed] ].

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Rebuilding
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Road to Rebuilding [ [link removed] ]
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The Road to Rebuilding guide to help residents navigate the complex rebuilding process after a wildfire, Los Angeles County has created *this guide [ [link removed] ]* to help identify the steps necessary for rebuilding on your property.

The guide will take residents step-by-step through the rebuilding process.

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Recorded Rebuilding Together Virtual Workshops Can Be Reviewed by Clicking Below

?? April 26, 2025 Workshop on how to solicit, select, and work with a design professional. [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ]?? [ [link removed] ]  [ [link removed] ]May 3, 2025 Workshop on how preapproved plans and streamlined permitting processes can help homeowners rebuild more efficiently, safely, and affordably – while preserving the historic character of our neighborhoods and meeting modern codes. [ [link removed] ]

?? May 17, 2025 Workshop on What Like-for-Like is and why it matters for unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County - how to take advantage of this process, which can help homeowners rebuild efficiently, safely, and affordably. [ [link removed] ]

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Rebuilding Permit Centers: Get Help with Rebuilding

Rebuilding Permit Centers [ [link removed] ] are open for guidance through the rebuilding process for residents affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires. These permit centers connect you with the departments responsible for rebuilding in your area. 

*LA County One-Stop Permit Center [ [link removed] ]
*464 West Woodbury Road, Suite 210, Altadena, CA 91001
Walk-In Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Rebuild Consultation Appointments Available:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 Noon.

SCE Planner Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - Noon.

Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.

 

*LA County One-Stop Permit Center [ [link removed] ]*
26600 Agoura Road, #110, Calabasas, CA 91302
Walk-In Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Rebuild Consultation Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – Noon.

SCE Appointments Available:
Monday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - Noon.

Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.

*City of LA - One Stop Permit Center [ [link removed] ]*
1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.

 

*City of Malibu Rebuild Center [ [link removed] ]*
23805 Stuart Ranch Road, Suite 240, Malibu, CA 90265
Open Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Click here [ [link removed] ] for more information.

 

*City of Pasadena Planning Recovery Virtual Consultations* [ [link removed] ]
Appointments are available Monday through Thursday here [ [link removed] ]
Questions: Email <[email protected]> or visit the Pasadena Permit Center [ [link removed] ]

 

Resilient Resource Rebuilding [ [link removed] ]

The County of Los Angeles has an introductory resource guide [ [link removed] ] for planning, designing, and constructing healthy, *fire resilient, and efficient buildings and properties*. The resource guide is for property owners—and design and building professionals supporting property owners—faced with post-fire rebuilding. The resource guide also supports those considering retrofitting existing structures and/or building new structures regardless of fire impacts.

The guide *includes currently available incentives & rebates*, and links to other trusted information with fact sheets and checklists for property owners.

Click here to explore the guide [ [link removed] ].

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Self-Certification Pilot Program Launched to Speed Rebuilding in Unincorporated Areas

*The* *Building Plan Self-Certification Pilot Program* is designed to streamline plan review and help homeowners rebuild faster following the Eaton and Palisades Fires.

Under this program,* California licensed architects and engineers can self-certify* that their building plans comply with the Los Angeles County Building Code, eliminating the need for a full plan check review. *Architects and engineers interested in participating in the program must register at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/self-certification [ [link removed] ]*.

A list of professionals registered to self-certify will be available at recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding [ [link removed] ]. Only architects and engineers who register in advance will be able to self-certify plans.

*Eligible projects include the replacement of single-family homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and appurtenant structures that were damaged by the Eaton or Palisades Fire and are located in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.*

All required approvals from other L.A. County departments – including Regional Planning, Public Health, and Fire – must still be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit.

L.A. County Public Works will continue to offer traditional plan checks and other rebuilding tools, including preapproved standard plans that have already been reviewed for code compliance.

*For more information on the Self-Certification Pilot Program, eligibility requirements, or to find a registered professional, visit recovery.lacounty.gov/rebuilding/self-certification/ [ [link removed] ].*

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Additional In-Person Services Are Available to Assist in Wildfire Recovery
Disaster Recovery Assistance [ [link removed] ]

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In-person County services [ [link removed] ] continue to be available at two locations for those impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires:

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*One-Stop Rebuilding Center*
?? 1828 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
?? Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*Altadena Community Center*
?? 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001
?? Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Community Calendar
*Altadena Community Meetings* 

*"Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m."*

Online, hosted by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.


* *Submit Questions (until Sunday, June 8 at 1 p.m. for the June 9 meeting): *Click here [ [link removed] ]
* *Join:* _LA County's YouTube channel. [ [link removed] ]_ 
* *Join on Zoom with live Spanish interpretation and ASL: *_Click here [ [link removed] ]_ 

*Free Testing for Lead*

The Department of Public Health is offering *free blood lead testing* for those concerned about exposure to lead from the recent wildfires.  


* Residents can visit their medical provider
* Dial 1-800-524-5323 to request a free appointment through Quest Labs
* Visit one of the community events listed here [ [link removed] ] where Public Health is offering free blood lead testing 

*For more information on blood testing, click here [ [link removed] ].*

As noted above, the Department of Public Health also has a new *FREE soil lead testing* program for residents living *downwind of the Eaton Fire burn area*.

*For more information, including instructions on how to participate, please visit: *ph.lacounty.gov/eaton-soil-testing [ [link removed] ]

*For more post-fire information from County of Los Angeles Public Health, click here [ [link removed] ].*

 

*Free Medical and Mental Health Clinic in Pasadena* 

"*Mondays and Wednesdays, from Noon to 5 p.m. *
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In person, hosted by the Eaton Health Village, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health 

For free medical and mental health care, including medical consultations, medical refills, mental health services and case management, vision care, and dental care. 


* *Location:* Pasadena Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1280 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104) 
* *More information:* 951-595-7032 or _click here [ [link removed] ]_ 

 

*Free Fire Recovery Conservation Clinic for Artworks and Other Belongings* 

"*Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

*"This clinic is made possible by Art Recovery LA, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, and Getty.

For condition assessments of your recovered artworks and belongings, cleaning objects to remove soot and ash, demonstrations to remove the smell of smoke from small objects, and custom archival boxes for safe storage.


* *Location:* Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049
* *More information:* _click here. [ [link removed] ]_

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FAQs banner [ [link removed] ]

Read our latest FAQs [ [link removed] ] on the different parts of the fire debris removal process including Phase 2 general debris removal [ [link removed] ].

The Army Corps of Engineers also has established a Debris Call Center to help answer questions regarding Phase 2 of debris removal. The hotline phone number is *(213) 308-8305*. Operators are available to help daily from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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*Recognize the Signs and Report Exploitation, Human Trafficking: *Natural disasters, like the recent LA wildfires, create chaos and displacement leaving many people vulnerable to exploitation including human trafficking.

People seeking work after a disaster should be cautious about job offers that sound too good to be true. Human traffickers use false promises of high wages and effortless jobs to lure people into dangerous situations. Click here [ [link removed] ] to learn more.

If you or someone you know is being forced to engage in any activity and cannot leave, please report it to:

*National Human Trafficking Hotline
**Text:* 233-733 (Be Free) or *Phone:* (888) 373-7888

*Department of Consumer and Business Affairs' Office of Labor Equity*
*Email:* [email protected] or *Phone:* (800) 593-8222

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* For the latest fire response and recovery photos from LA County, *please visit our Flickr [ [link removed] ] page*.
* For the latest videos on fire response and recovery, *please visit our YouTube [ [link removed] ] page*.










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